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MARCH 24, 2021
 
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Florida PC helps Miami Marlins protect public via drone
 
The Miami Marlins baseball team partnered with Florida Pest Control for safety disinfection measures for guests at Marlins Park using drone technology.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Bed bugs take U.S. Navy submarine by storm
 
By Heather Gooch
The next time one of your technicians complains about a bed bug account, point out that at least it's not located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
 
Industry acquisitions round out first quarter
 
So far in 2021, several pest control companies have been bought and sold. Click on the headlines below for more details on each.

American Pest acquires Arrow American Pest & Termite Control

Certus buys Bug Guys Pest Control

JP McHale purchases OCON

 
 
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Truly Nolen franchisees gather virtually
 
Truly Nolen hosted its second annual franchise meeting last month, virtually, and named its 2020 Franchise of the Year award winner.
 
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Upcoming FMC webinar to focus on ants
 
FMC Professional Solutions is hosting a training webinar on Friday, April 2, titled “Ant Identification and Control.” Find out which states can earn continuing education units from the event.
 
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  ASSOCIATION UPDATES
 
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WDDO announces April ‘hybrid’ conference
 
The World Detector Dog Organization (WDDO) finalized its speakers for its 15th annual conference, taking place April 8-9, 2021. Find out more about the option to attend virtually.
 
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VPMA, VWDMA to host spring training events
 
The Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) and the Virginia Wildlife Damage Management Association (VWDMA) have a busy virtual spring training season ahead.
 
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  GIVING BACK
 
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All-American Pest Control searches for next Hometown Hero
 
All-American Pest Control is accepting nominations for its annual Hometown Hero Award, where the winner will receive 10 years of free pest control services.
 
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Bug Busters gives back to veterans, recognized as PestVets company
 
Bug Busters, based in Woodstock, Ga., participated in a PestVets coat drive to benefit the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program.
 
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Western Pest donates disinfection treatment to local firehouse
 
Western Pest Services, a subsidiary of Rollins Inc., donated a professional disinfection treatment at the local Nutley Fire Department in New Jersey.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
Desiree Straubinger, BCE, CP-FS
 
Certus hires industry veteran for VP of technical
 
Orlando, Fla.-based Certus Pest hired Desiree Straubinger, BCE, a member of Pest Management Professional magazine's editorial advisory board.
 
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Neal Killian
 
Truly Nolen Florida office names new manager
 
Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Neal Killian as the new manager of its Port St. Lucie, Fla., service office.
 
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Reader poll: Flea and tick inspection tips
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What's your favorite flea and tick inspection tip?
 
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Brush up on your bird knowledge
 
Take this tech test with questions and answers supplied by pest control industry experts to see how well you know birds.
 
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3 ways to improve a family-owned business
 
Even among acquisitions by corporate firms, Raleigh Jenkins shares three strategies to grow a family-owned and -operated pest control company.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Labels: Beyond the Basics
No April Foolin’ – This webinar will give you a new perspective on labels
 
Date: April 1
Brought to you by: Control Solutions Inc.

As a pest management professional, you know the “label is the law” when it comes to pesticides, but how familiar are you with the intricacies of labels and label language? On April 1, let CSI’s Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, help you take your knowledge beyond the basics and to the next level so that you can distinguish among label language nuances — and ultimately make your team better at understanding labels.

Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, technical services manager, Control Solutions Inc.

 
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